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Providence spirituality in action: Sister Kathleen Desautels and 8th Day Center for Justice
Sister Kathleen Desautels, center, participates in a peaceful protest as part of her ministry at 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago Images of many Sisters of Providence come to mind when I read their mission statement: An image of one sister surfaces almost immediately: Sister Kathleen Desautels. In 2010, at the suggestion of a priest friend, I applied to the Claretian Volunteers to serve at 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago. I was familiar with Catholic social justice...
Our Letter to President Biden
...the underlying causes of climate injustice through education, advocacy, and responses to current issues, especially those affecting people most severely impacted by climate injustice. In the past four years, we have anguished with those most affected by the eradication of strong environmental policies guided by science and wisdom. We have heard the pain of people affected by the choice to prevent any potential solutions to move forward. We have wondered at some congressional leaders who made decisions designed to deny,...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Vice President of Student Affairs, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1976-82), * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Director of Alumnae Affairs, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1983-85), * Indianapolis: Prison Chaplain/CPE Student, St. Joan of Arc Parish (1985-86), * Chicago: Staff Person, 8th Day Center for Justice (1986-2002), * Greenville, Ill.: Prisoner of Conscience, Federal Prison Camp of Greenville (2002-03), and * Chicago: Staff Person/Justice Promoter for Sisters of Providence, 8th Day Center for Justice (2003-18). Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot is a native of Fort Wayne, Ind....
HOPE winter 2017 — bearing the light in unbearable times
...witness to its persistence when everything seems in shadow and grief. … Justice advocates and Providence Associates Since returning to the U.S., their work for justice has been multifaceted. Racial justice, civil rights, gender equality, LGBT rights, School of Americas, criminal justice reform, animal rights, and environment, including climate change, are only some of the issues addressed. In working for social justice, their strategies model just and nonviolent relationships with persons of very different perspectives. Justice commission focuses on eco-justice...
Get to know Providence Associate Candace Minster
...What are you passionate about and why? I’m passionate about all sorts of things! If I had to sum up what motivates me into a neat little package, I would say it’s justice work, specifically environmental justice and racial justice. The natural world has been a source of inspiration, awe and renewal for me my whole life. (In third grade, I helped found our elementary school’s first environmental club and begin a recycling program. Never tell a child they’re too young to...
Congregation releases calls for action, days of prayer in anticipation of Inauguration Day
...Chaos” Join the Poor People’s Campaign for a 30-minute prayer service at 8 p.m., EST, on Sunday, January 17 as a part of a “National Call to Love, Light and Leadership.” Monday, January 18 Prayer Vigil You are all invited to join the interfaith community for a 24-hour prayer vigil. Share your prayers online with the hashtag #PeaceWithJustice. Pax Christi USA has prepared a prayer service based on the words and prayers of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK...
A Note from Sister Barbara, July 10, 2024
...For as long as the sun shall shine, For as long as the grass shall grow, Let us know peace. Let us know peace. For as long as the moon shall rise, For as long as the rivers shall flow, Let us know peace. Calls to Action Visit a local historical society Identify Indigenous on your land Indigenous Peoples Day Attend a Pow Wow Educate the people within your community by engaging in conversation. If you hear something, say something...
‘We’re all grateful for your CONNECTION’
...the members of our Providence Community to: “choose the peaceful path of Jesus and exercise all of our rights and duties as citizens to urge our leaders to act as responsible members of the world community.“ We promised to join our prayer with religious people of all faiths who recognize that war is not the solution. And we committed ourselves to be those who believe that peace is possible. Love makes peace possible So, as you return to the people...
Sister Josephine Paolinelli (formerly Sister Louise Joseph)
...other hand, replied by saying “I’m going to kill her when I see her.” We walked into Mass late and apparently Danielle saw me and thought, “I wonder why Regina is late for Mass?” She then saw Jo and thought, “Oh no, I forgot to get Jo.” So, at the sign of peace who waltz’s up to me but Danielle. I said, “Not sure wishing Jo the sign of peace right now is the best idea but I’m glad you’re...
Sister Annette Marie Bruce
...Annette Marie entered her eternal life in the same quiet, peaceful way she had lived here on Earth throughout her 93 years of life and 70 years as a Sister of Providence. We will truly miss this example of peace and joy in our lives, but we know that she is now sharing in the eternal peace of the one whom she loved and served so well in her many years of prayerful services,” said Sister Mary Ann. The Mass...
Seeking inner peace to create a more peaceful world: a young sister reflects
...It will allow me to interact with the world from a place of deep peace. Ignoring the hard questions and the hard work of my own emotions sets me up to be a failure at bringing the more peaceful world that I seek to the world around me. It is only out of a deep sense of inner value that I can truly see the value and dignity of all people. Intercommunity collaboration At a recent gathering of younger sisters...
Dorothy Hucksoll
...years, Sister Dorothy ministered in education, including 23 years as a classroom teacher, one as a principal, and 15 years as a reading specialist. She taught in classrooms in schools in Indiana, Illinois and North Carolina. She came back to the Woods in 1988 and began ministering to the sick in various capacities, including health care and peace and justice efforts. Sister Dorothy cared for Sister Wendy Workman (RIP) and eventually wrote the book, “Sister Wendy’s Story,” in her memory....